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Code Copying Survey for Developers

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-to-think-about dept.

Struan Robertson writes "With all the controversy surrounding SCO's allegations that its Unix code was copied into Linux, we're running a survey with ZD Net to gauge industry practice on code copying. Do you keep a code library? Do you take it from one employer to another? These are the questions we're asking. All answers will be anonymous. The results - with expert legal analysis - will be published free - we're not doing this to sell reports etc. If you're a developer and happy to help, see our questions on SurveyMonkey.com."

5 of 389 comments (clear)

  1. Loop by andy666 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think the first person to write a loop should complain a lot!

  2. Yup, and I keep it... by tcopeland · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...right here. And here, too.

    And lots of other folks contribute too. Good times!

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  3. Do you keep a code library? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hell no, I like rewriting conversion and formatting routines. That's like a paid vacation!

    1. Re:Do you keep a code library? by RLW · · Score: 5, Funny

      Exactly. Why keep a code library around when you can get paid to rewrite stuff which can be put together nearly in your sleep? It's a good way to start the day while I'm still groggy. Then I can get paid to debug it in the afternoon after I wake up.

  4. I get paid hourly by BillFarber · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why would I keep a library of code to help me get the job done faster and for less money?